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False about Bone marrow biopsy

A
Can be done in prone or lateral position
B
To find out infiltrative and granulomatous disorders
C
Breath holding not necessary
D
Contraindicated when platelet count is below 40,000
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: D. Contraindicated when platelet count is below 40,000CT-guided bone marrow biopsy is safe in thrombocytopenic patients, with a hemorrhagic complication rate below 1.6% for patients with a platelet count of 20,000-50,000/mL. Routine preprocedure platelet transfusion may not be necessary for patients with a platelet count of 20,000-50,000/mL.

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